If you have ever performed high-intensity eccentric exercises, soreness and stiffness (DOMS) after the workout might not be anything new to you. However, the pain can sometimes be severe enough that it might affect your sleeping and daily performance in other areas of life. Read on for DOMS: 4 Ways ...
READ MORE +A foam roller is a compressed foam cylinder mostly used to increase flexibility and reduce muscle tightness and work through inflammation. Foam rolling is a self-applied exercise that reproduces a deep tissue massage. Using a foam roller before a workout increases flexibility, allowing you to get ...
READ MORE +The health of your gut can have a huge knock-on effect on the rest of your health and wellbeing. When your gut is unhealthy, it’s not uncommon to suffer from poor skin, reduced immune system response, poor mental health, and even an increased risk of cancer. Humans have between 300-500 different ...
READ MORE +Lockdown motivation is a difficult thing to possess at times and it takes dedication and persistence to overcome habits of inertia. It’s even tougher to hang on to with the lockdown in place with nowhere to exercise but at home or perhaps your local park for short bursts. None of this has to really ...
READ MORE +There are many pain relief medications available over the counter at your local pharmacy or drugstore, but many people prefer to use alternative treatments. Although pharmaceutical medicines are usually (contraindications notwithstanding) safe to use, natural remedies are better suited to certain ...
READ MORE +During the lockdown period, if you're getting some challenging workouts in, you've probably had to deal with DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness). In this article I will be giving you 5 ways to prevent DOMS which normally is the pain you feel a day or two after a good, solid workout. The soreness ...
READ MORE +One of the most effective ways to fix dry, damaged hair is through a hot oil treatment. The heat opens up your hair cuticles to allow moisture to properly penetrate the hair and scalp. Doing regular treatments stimulates healthy hair growth, leaving your hair luscious and healthy. Certain oils are ...
READ MORE +After years' of over medicating and treating symptoms of illnesses rather than the root of the problem, individuals are beginning to pay more attention to natural and herbal medicine. Today, we interview Delphin Rabehaja, Director of the Department of Phytochemistry and Quality Control at the ...
READ MORE +Whether it’s physical, mental or emotional, hormones have a profound effect on your health and well-being. Hormones act as chemical messengers in the body and play a key role in controlling your weight, appetite, and mood among other things. Typically, your endocrine glands will produce the exact ...
READ MORE +If you've ever heard of infrared technology, you may be aware of some of its benefits and applications in the health industry. Reducing inflammation, improving circulation and speeding up the healing process are prime examples. German company Beurer sent us one of their IL50, infrared heat lamps to ...
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